Jovislash’s least offering K.A.F.F.I.R.S. challenges societal constructs
Award-winning rapper and filmmaker Jovislash has made a resounding return with his latest album, K.A.F.F.I.R.S. featuring artists such as Siya Shezi, the late Pro, and N’veigh. The 13-track project delves deep into pressing societal issues with unapologetic honesty.
Seemingly, the album’s title may raise eyebrows. However, Jovislash clarifies that K.A.F.F.I.R.S. is not intended to perpetuate hate speech. Instead, it serves as an acronym for Kings Aren’t Forever Feared In Real Societies, a statement challenging traditional power structures and the evolving dynamics of modern society.
“The title of the project does not in any way portray hate speech. We know that the word Kaffir was used as an insulting term against black people during the Apartheid and Post-Apartheid eras, closely associated with South African racism.”
“With this project, I believe that I’m changing narratives of how I’m a viewed. When I say “kings aren’t feared any more” I mean that, times have changed simply because young people are exposed to the truth and aren’t lied to any more by community leaders, preachers, politicians, police or any leaders out there that mislead them,” says Jovislash.
“We are getting to know how systems work and why certain decisions are made on behalf of the society” he adds.
The album includes songs such as Landless, Clever Blacks, and Vote. This project touches on serious issues that affects young people on a daily from immigration, crime to poverty.
Stream the project here.
